YouTube Earnings Calculator
Estimate YouTube ad revenue from your view count. Choose your content niche for an accurate RPM — see daily, monthly, and yearly earnings instantly.
Average RPM (revenue per 1,000 views)
Daily Earnings
$25
up to $58
Monthly Earnings
$750
up to $1.8K
Yearly Earnings
$9.0K
up to $21.0K
Estimate based on ±40% RPM variance. Actual earnings depend on niche, geography, seasonality, and ad formats.
How to Increase YouTube Earnings
Niche Determines RPM
Finance, software, and B2B channels earn $5–$15 RPM. Entertainment and gaming channels earn $0.75–$2 RPM. Choosing a high-value niche is the single biggest lever for increasing YouTube ad revenue.
Geography Matters
Views from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia are worth 3–5× more than views from South Asia or Southeast Asia. Build content that appeals to English-speaking audiences in high-GDP countries to maximise RPM.
Video Length & Mid-Rolls
Videos over 8 minutes qualify for mid-roll ads, which can 2–3× your RPM compared to pre-roll-only videos. Longer, higher-retention videos earn significantly more per 1,000 views.
Diversify Beyond AdSense
Top creators earn 50–70% of revenue outside AdSense — through sponsorships, memberships, Super Chats, merchandise, and courses. Use the earnings calculator as a floor estimate, not a ceiling.
FAQ
How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views?
YouTube pays creators an RPM (Revenue Per Mille) of roughly $0.50–$15 per 1,000 views after YouTube's 45% cut. Gaming channels average $0.75–$2 RPM; general content $2–$4; finance and B2B tech $5–$15. RPM varies by geography, season, video length, and ad format mix.
What is the difference between RPM and CPM?
CPM (Cost Per Mille) is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions — typically $5–$30. RPM is what creators actually receive per 1,000 video views, after YouTube's 45% revenue share and accounting for un-monetised views (ad blockers, YouTube Premium). RPM is always lower than CPM.
How accurate are these earnings estimates?
These are directional ballpark figures based on typical RPM ranges. Actual earnings depend on your niche, audience geography, seasonal ad demand, video length, content type, and additional revenue streams (memberships, Super Chats, sponsorships). Use them as an order-of-magnitude guide, not exact predictions.
When does YouTube start paying you?
YouTube pays creators once they join the YouTube Partner Program (YPP). Requirements: 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months (or 500 subscribers and 3,000 watch hours for YouTube Shopping). Payment threshold is $100 via AdSense.
How can I increase my YouTube RPM?
To increase RPM: (1) target advertiser-friendly niches like finance, software, or B2B; (2) make longer videos (8+ minutes) to qualify for mid-roll ads; (3) build an audience in high-CPM markets like the US, UK, Australia, and Canada; (4) post during Q4 when ad budgets peak.
When will you hit your next subscriber milestone?
Use our Milestone Predictor to forecast when your channel will reach 1K, 10K, 100K, or 1M subscribers.